Latest Operational Risk News

MAC Copper Limited shareholders will vote on a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement proposing Harmony Gold’s acquisition at a 32% premium. The transaction, valued at over $1 billion, requires shareholder and regulatory approvals before completion.

Deterra Royalties reported a robust 44% jump in quarterly revenue to $89.1 million, driven by record iron ore royalties and advancing lithium project construction. The company’s diversified portfolio and strategic investments position it well for long-term growth.

McLaren Minerals has completed a major drilling phase at its McLaren Titanium Project, uncovering significant extensions to mineralised zones and validating key processing methods. The company also secured $1.28 million in an oversubscribed capital raise to fund next-stage development.

Lion Energy has made steady progress on its Port of Brisbane Green Hydrogen Project while moving closer to securing funding for a key drilling operation in Indonesia’s East Seram PSC.

Perenti Limited’s underground mining subsidiary Barminco has been hit with a $46 million legal claim from MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd related to a completed contract at the Dugald River Mine. Barminco denies liability and plans to vigorously defend the case while pursuing a counterclaim.

Canyon Resources has achieved critical milestones for its Minim Martap Bauxite Project, including port access approval and a substantial credit facility, setting the stage for production and first shipment in early 2026.

Centaurus Metals reports strong value engineering results for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year mine life and first quartile costs, while advancing exploration at Boi Novo and Jambreiro iron ore projects.

Magnetic Resources NL has achieved a key milestone with the granting of a mining lease over its flagship Lady Julie North 4 deposit, supported by a feasibility study confirming robust economics and over one million ounces of gold production.

Tamboran Resources appoints Chairman Dick Stoneburner as interim CEO following Joel Riddle’s departure, while adding two seasoned energy executives to its board as it advances gas production plans in the Beetaloo Basin.

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the March 2025 quarter despite operational suspensions at Buru and ongoing geopolitical risks impacting commodity markets. Key project updates include Bowdens Silver’s development application progress and Federation Mining’s Snowy River feasibility study.

Power Minerals has received crucial environmental and hydrological approvals to begin drilling at its Pocitos Project in Argentina, a vital step toward establishing a lithium carbonate production hub in the Lithium Triangle.

Lifestyle Communities faces a pivotal VCAT ruling that voids a key deferred management fee clause, prompting an appeal and interim stay that allows fee collection to continue amid legal uncertainty.